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LGBTQ Prom Invites Youth To 'Come As They Are'

In honor of Ferndale Pride, the Carl Rippberger Youth Empowerment Program at Affirmations invites youth ages 13-20 to be young, fearless and fabulous at its free Youth Prom from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 30 at Affirmations, located at 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale. This rainbow-themed event will be held as an afterglow to Ferndale Pride and will feature food, raffle prizes, photo booth and music by DJ Tone.
Youth in attendance are encouraged to wear every color of the rainbow and will have the opportunity to run for king, queen or ace during its gender neutral prom court.
"Our gender neutral prom court allows youth to explore gender identity and expression in ways they may not be allowed to in other spaces," said Victor Walker, Affirmations program coordinator. "We encourage youth to be their authentic selves at all of our events, and want them to feel safe and affirmed."
Ferndale Pride has been open to youth participation in many ways. However, this will be the first time Affirmations has hosted Youth Prom on the same day as Ferndale Pride. The goal is to offer youth an opportunity to network, engage in social interaction, and have fun with other youth with similar ages and interests.
Attendees are welcome to wear tuxedos or ball gowns. Formal dress, though, is not required, and youth are invited to come as they are.
"Prom is about accessibility, not only related to sexual orientation or socio-economic status, but in terms of authenticity. Someone may be their authentic selves in a pair of jeans, flip-flops and a tank top," said Lilianna Reyes, Affirmations program coordinator. "Prom this year will be an amazing event where youth can network and be their authentic selves. "
For more information about Youth Prom, visit http://www.GoAffirmations.org/lgbtqyouthprom or contact Youth Program coordinators Lilianna Reyes via email at [email protected], Victor Walker via email at [email protected] or by phone at 248-398-7105.

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